SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Proven success and familiarity with all stages of electronics and RF project development from initial design, to prototyping and initial testing, to PCB layout and fabrication, to final testing and troubleshooting.

Created various automated test systems which included mixed-signal hardware, software, surge, RF, and real-time embedded microcontroller components that saved companies time and money.

Developed several fully featured software programs for a wide range of platforms from embedded systems firmware using C and assembly, to PC utility applications using C# and Labview.

Work experience

Sept. 1, 2013June 21, 2017

Electrical/Software Engineer

Had a wide range of responsibilities which included designing, implementing and troubleshooting new and existing products and test systems, plus producing 3D CAD drawings and PCB layouts with an eye toward precision and detail. Products and test systems developed involved both designing and troubleshooting digital and analog circuits, real-time embedded systems, writing and debugging firmware, and developing GUI applications to interface with hardware. Regularly worked in the field with major power utilities’ personnel and equipment in a team setting to troubleshoot my company’s electronic and communications equipment. Kicked off development of next generation G3-PLC power-line communications technology into existing products which included research, RF design, and testing of potential solutions

Key Accomplishments

Was principal in the design and implementation of an automated test system whose job it was to fully test and generate reports for the company’s principal product, which was instrumental in finding many problems. Created all aspects of the test system including hardware, firmware, PCB layout of a multi-processor real-time mixed signal embedded system, plus GUI for automated testing and reporting.

Successfully assembled and setup communications subsystem for power companies’ SCADA network, utilizing DNP3 protocol and fiber optics technologies, which allowed them to remotely monitor and control distribution equipment in the field.

Created 3D, 2D and assembly documentation for large portion of the companies’ products in Solid works CAD software, including drawings showing cable routing and wire harnesses.

Performed all phases of new product development, existing product modification, and troubleshooting, successfully and on time, from initial electronics design and simulation, to prototyping and initial testing, to PCB layout design and fabrication, to final testing in a custom made test system. Quickly emerged as company’s resident RF testing expert from rookie status through experience and self-directed study utilizing network analyzer and specialized telecom equipment and custom designed circuits and setups. Consistently produced well-written test procedures and technical reports in a timely manner, which contributed to engineering, sales and management personnel formulating more accurate long- and short-range plans. Also, helped develop new and innovative line of embedded microcontroller telecommunications switches, which assists telecom providers in provisioning new network installations remotely and save on truck rolls. These products have made millions for the company since.

Fully developed, including the circuit, PCB layout, and antenna, new product and corresponding custom test system, a wireless powerline 60Hz proximity detector for safety of power companies' personnel.

Apr 2002Jun 2002

Test Engineer

Installed, learned about, and programmed a mock-up version of a large microcontroller driven distributed fire alarm system utilizing an Echelon network to accurately simulate its operation in high rise buildings.

Key Accomplishments

Was instrumental in developing a test program, using National Instrument's Labview, to test various boards in-system quickly and in large quantities (QC).

Wrote test procedures to test the firmware in some of their circuit boards (QA).

Education

Sep 2003Sep 2007

Bachelor of Science

Graduate studies toward Masters degree in Computer Science. Professional development includes extensive training in software engineering while employed at TII Network Technologies, Inc. Course work in computer networking has rounded out my background. Completed coursework in Software Engineering, which has significantly contributed to my expertise in Labview software development.